Da Yu Art Museum l Yuan Architects

Da Yu Art Museum, nestled serenely on the shores of a picturesque lake in Nanjing City’s suburban enclave, exudes an aura of tranquil elegance. Owned by a group company, this private institution is a splendid venue for art exhibitions, cultural gatherings, and receptions.

Da Yu Art Museum’s Design Concept

The Da Yu Art Museum seamlessly merges with its surroundings, harmoniously following the valley’s contours and embracing the nearby mountains and the serene lake. It appears as a sculpted piece of the natural landscape, fusing gracefully with the stage set by Mother Nature. Visitors can wander along winding valley paths that lead to an expansive narrative space where “landscape, art, humanity, and culture meet on the horizon.”

Architecturally, the museum’s design effortlessly melds with the lake, with its waters mirroring the sky and framing the distant mountainous backdrop. This spatial marvel resembles a horizontal landscape painting, stating the vastness between earth and sky, endowing the space with a unique blend of indoor and outdoor elements.

Through framing, reflecting, penetrating, and embracing the natural surroundings, the museum seamlessly weaves together nature, culture, and art, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the poetic qualities of the landscape.

In essence, this architecture is transparent as water, tranquil as mountains, and not merely a collector of art but also a guardian of the landscape. Da Yu Art Museum encapsulates the very essence of this harmonious fusion.